Effective Date: December 2, 2024

At GourmaLeo LLC, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding information collection, usage, sharing, and your rights as a user of our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information to enhance your experience and provide personalized services:

• Personal Information:
  • When you engage with us, such as subscribing to our newsletter, submitting inquiries, or participating in surveys, we may collect details like:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Preferences related to food, travel, or content
• Usage Data:
  • We gather non-personal data to analyze and optimize website functionality, including:
  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
  • Our website employs cookies to:
  • Remember your preferences
  • Provide tailored content
  • Monitor and analyze website traffic
  • You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features may become unavailable.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for:

• Personalized Experiences: Offering tailored content, recommendations, and updates based on your interests.
• Service Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to enhance our website, services, and content delivery.
• Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates or promotional materials if you have opted in.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and resolving disputes if necessary.

Data Protection Measures

To ensure the security of your personal information, we implement:

• Encryption technologies for sensitive data
• Secure servers and restricted access to authorized personnel
• Regular audits and updates to security protocols

While we take comprehensive measures to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your information. However, we may share data under these circumstances:

• Trusted Partners: With third-party service providers (e.g., hosting services, payment processors) who help us deliver our services. These entities are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of GourmaLeo LLC, our users, or others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. Please note that GourmaLeo LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit to understand how they handle your personal data.

Third-Party Services and Tools

We may use third-party services to enhance our website and improve our offerings, including but not limited to:

• Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics): To analyze website traffic and usage trends.
• Email Marketing Platforms: To send newsletters or promotional materials.
• Payment Processors: To securely process transactions.

These third parties may collect information such as IP addresses, browsing behaviors, or transaction details. They are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for purposes other than those specified by GourmaLeo LLC. You can opt out of certain analytics services by using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Behavioral Advertising

We may partner with third-party advertising networks to display personalized ads based on your browsing activity on our website. These partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your preferences.

To opt out of behavioral advertising, you can visit:

• YourAdChoices
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool

Please note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads; it only means that the ads displayed may not be tailored to your interests.

Your Rights

You are entitled to:

• Access and Update: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and correct inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any of our emails.
• Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used in specific scenarios.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting GourmaLeo LLC with your personal information.